Addiction: A Story of the Lies About Addiction and the Truth About Recovery (A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Self-healing Through Consciousness and Mindfulness)
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Addiction: A Story of the Lies About Addiction and the Truth About Recovery (A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Self-healing Through Consciousness and Mindfulness)

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Addiction: A Story of the Lies About Addiction and the Truth About Recovery (A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Self-healing Through Consciousness and Mindfulness)

About this book

A comprehensive guide to addiction treatment, the recovery tool belt leads readers through every stage of recovery from opioids, methamphetamine, and alcohol. From medication-assisted treatment to healing through therapy and life after recovery, this book provides in-depth, scientifically backed principles and practical tools to help readers achieve lasting sobriety and prevent relapse. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting a loved one, the knowledge and strategies in this book will empower you to take meaningful steps toward recovery. You're going to learn about: •How addiction alters brain chemistry •Criteria for addiction •The possible root causes of addiction •The stages of change model •Strategies for quitting •The brain's neuroplasticity and its role in recovery •How to strengthen the brain's neuroplasticity •How to stay motivated in recovery •And a whole lot more! You wonder if freedom is even possible. The truth is, addiction isn't just about the substances or habits—it's about the layers of pain, shame, and fear that keep pulling you back. Now imagine waking up each day with a sense of peace instead of dread. Picture yourself looking in the mirror and recognizing the person you've always wanted to be. Visualize a life where you're no longer controlled by addiction but guided by purpose, joy, and authenticity.

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Yes, you can access Addiction: A Story of the Lies About Addiction and the Truth About Recovery (A Guide to Addiction Recovery and Self-healing Through Consciousness and Mindfulness) by Oscar Mulholland in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Psychology & Psychotherapy Counselling. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. CHAPTER 1: ADDICTION IS MORE THAN A HABIT
  2. CHAPTER 2: THE SCIENCE OF DEPENDENCY
  3. CHAPTER 3: PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIGGERS
  4. CHAPTER 4: SOCIAL INFLUENCES ON ADDICTION DEVELOPMENT
  5. CHAPTER 5: THE ROLE OF FAMILY HISTORY
  6. CHAPTER 6: MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS
  7. CHAPTER 7: THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION
  8. CHAPTER 8: ALCOHOL USE DISORDER
  9. CHAPTER 9: EARLY SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AUD
  10. CHAPTER 10: PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL ABUSE
  11. CHAPTER 11: ALCOHOL AND MENTAL HEALTH
  12. CHAPTER 12: RELATIONSHIP AND SOCIAL STRAINS DUE TO ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
  13. CHAPTER 13: TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR ALCOHOL USE DISORDER
  14. CHAPTER 14: MAINTAINING RECOVERY AND AVOIDING RELAPSE
  15. CHAPTER 15: OPIOIDS EPIDEMIC
  16. CHAPTER 16: A DANGEROUS DIVIDE
  17. CHAPTER 17: SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OPIOID ABUSE
  18. CHAPTER 18: THE PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS OF OPIOIDS
  19. CHAPTER 19: SYNTHETIC OPIOIDS AND THE RISE OF ADDICTION
  20. YOUR FREE GIFT